Welcome to Summit ’10. Destination: St. Charles, IL
April 12-15, 2010
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Welcome!
Summit ’10 offers you and your youth group an opportunity to connect with others, build authentic Christian community and be challenged to know, love, serve and celebrate God. Our hope is that you do all of the above.
This year our theme is “Celebrating” God through community and connections.” Our theme verse is Psalm 145: 3-4. Do you have it memorized yet?
We are looking forward to the opportunity to serve you and serve alongside you, equip you with valuable tools for your youth group and enjoy four great days of competition, encouragement and growth!
To prepare you for Summit ’10, we have created this Web site. It will be your one-stop resource center for all Summit information. If, after a reasonable time of searching for your answer, you still have questions, please direct them to Summit@awana.org. We will try to respond to you in a timely manner. Please be patient, however, as we receive a great volume of e-mails.
Qualifications:
To be eligible for the Bible Quiz, Fine Arts, Volleyball or AwanaGames you must be a current high-school student, age 18 or younger as of September 1, 2009 and completed this year of Faith’s Foundations.
If you are coming as part of a Regional Team please check out the Regional Team Guidelines.
- Team Devotions
Devotional material will be in our Summit program book. We strongly encourage all groups to set aside time for this component.
- AwanaGames™
No traveling to another location for AwanaGames™. That’s right! AwanaGames™ will be in the Mega Center on Tuesday. The floor is commercial grade carpet. The number of teams is limited.
- Bible Quiz
What’s your BQ IQ? Youth groups will compete to test their knowledge at the Bible Quiz! Please note: See the new Bible Quiz format in the new rule book. - Citation Ceremony
Honoring 10 years of dedicated service and study of God’s Word, the Citation Ceremony will be one of the highlights of Summit. - Citation Reception
As a special way of honoring this years Citation achievers we will be offering a desert reception following the award ceremony. Each Citation recipient will be invited to participate along with two guests. - College and Ministry Fair
The list of participating colleges and ministries is growing. Don’t miss the College and Ministry Fair. Stop by the booths to learn more about the colleges and ministries. Get a ticket for a chance to win a laptop computer (awarded at the closing session). - Fine Arts
Our Fine Arts competition will highlight the best and brightest talent from across the country. If you are not competing, try to stop in and encourage others.
Hotel Information
Our host hotel will be the Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles. IL – everything will take place there. Be sure to make your reservations early. Remember to register early for a chance to win a free weekend at Pheasant Run PLUS another winning team will have lunch with Art Rorheim.
Last year, dozens of rooms were cancelled a week prior to the event and some even on-site. This creates a difficult situation for us, as we have promised a minimum number of rooms to receive reduced rental fees. It also is difficult for the hotel as they may turn away other customers. To make reservations call 1-800-999-3319
Registration
Early bird registation prices have been extended! To take advantage and save $10-50 print and mail in your Summit Registration today!
Absolutely no changes or additions will be made after March 12, 2010. All registrations will freeze at that time to enable the planning team to make Fine Arts and Bible Quiz assignments and e-mail them to your youth group leaders.
Consent and Medical Release-Church Team
Chaperone Liability Release Form
Schedule
Here’s the latest Summit schedule.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you have a heart to serve, we have a place for you. Many opportunities exist and are listed on the volunteer form.
Volunteer Registration
To volunteer at Summit please complete both the volunteer online application and the Summit Volunteer form. When you have completed the Summit Volunteer form please e-mail it to melanied@awana.org, fax to 630-540-5501 or mail it to 184 Middle Rd. Fairfield, ME 04937Each volunteer must pass the Awana Child Protection certification. If you have not completed the certification process, you will be notified by Awana Child Protection. If you are up to date on the certification process you will not receive notification.
Please direct your volunteer questions to Melanie Davis or 207-238-9327 or 207-653-5359.
Your willingness to serve makes this event possible.
Spectators
Spectators can save some green by purchasing their week long wristband ahead of time by completing and mailing in the registration form.
Summit Shirts
We will not provide T-shirts to students and leaders this year.
Summit Store
Be sure to stop by the Summit Store and grab some new gear.
Volleyball
That’s right; Volleyball is making a return to Summit. Register for it and plan on having a lot of fun!
6oth Anniversary Celebration
Be sure to enjoy the extra celebration on opening night and help all of us celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Awana!
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
As another option for the evening of Wednesday, April 14, Summit attendees can spend an affordable, fun evening out by attending a Kane County Cougars baseball game. The Cougars are a professional minor league team affiliated with the Oakland A’s and their stadium is less than 10 minutes away from the Summit at Pheasant Run Resort.
An outing to the Kane County Cougars (kccougars.com) game should be coordinated directly with the Cougars. Contact Jeff Ney at jney@kanecountycougars.com or 630-232-8811 x. 1242 and mention the Awana Summit for our block of discounted tickets.
The Cougars play at 6pm on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 and games last 2 ½ to 3 hours. Tickets regularly priced from $8-$12 are available to groups of 20 or more from the Awana Summit for just $2 each! Concession stands are available throughout the ballpark with a wide variety of options for dinner at the stadium, or ask the Cougars about having a catered picnic before the game! The Cougars have had more than 100 of their former players reach the major leagues and their games are full of promotions, music and entertainment, providing affordable, wholesome fun for all ages.
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